Emergency teams in Hebei Province are working non-stop to repair roads and bridges battered by relentless floods, ensuring critical supplies reach communities cut off by landslides and rising waters. Torrential rains turned highways into rivers, disrupting travel and isolating villages—but crews are fighting back with shovels, excavators, and sheer grit. 💪
In Xinglong County, a vital stretch of National Highway 234—the lifeline to a local township—was buried under debris. Nearly 100 workers and 20+ heavy machines cleared the mess in under 24 hours, reopening the route by Saturday morning. 🚜 "We couldn’t afford delays—this road is everything here," said a relieved resident.
Meanwhile, Chicheng County faced a bridge crisis: 15 rural crossings were wrecked, including the sole exit for Lujiaogou Village’s elderly residents. Two excavators worked in tandem, rebuilding the bridge in just eight hours! 🕒 "They did in a day what we thought would take weeks," cheered a local.
As of Saturday, 961 road sections across Hebei are back in action. With more rain forecast, the clock is ticking—but these teams aren’t slowing down. 🌧️✨
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N China accelerates restoration of flood-damaged roads, bridges
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